On the eve of the Phillip Island Classic around 120 guests of Historic Racing Australia & Hilton Hotels attended a Cocktail Party in the lobby of the Hilton Melbourne South Wharf toofficially open the exhibition co-organised by Historic Racing Australia & Oz Link Entertainment.
Andrew Westercoft, CEO of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation did the honours, and during his speech conveyed how important to the Australian Grand Prix it is to have the Historic Demonstration & the Tasman Revival Formula 5000 races as part of the event.